Updated and graciously re-posted from Gürze Publications: In the San Francisco Chronicle there was an article by Martha Woodruff titled, “Let’s treat addiction like the disease it is.” Ms. Woodruff was writing about an HBO executive who was seeking treatment for a substance abuse relapse. Woodruff asked, “When is this country going to relax its […]

Are you a male with an eating disorder who feels very alone in your disease as if you are the only male who has an eating disorder? Does the secret of your eating disorder keep you from connecting with others in an authentic way? Or perhaps, you are a parent who feels very alone, overwhelmed, and […]

I met Rob Gonzalez in high school and he is one of the most talented musicians and brilliant writers I have ever known. This is his first blog post as Contributor on the Real Deal. Robyn Hussa, WATRD. This is my first post, so I guess I better make it good. My friend Robyn, who […]